OVERLAND PARK, KS — Blue Valley Animal Hospital is addressing a critical gap in local pet care by offering extended urgent care hours for dogs and cats in the Overland Park area. Available every Monday through Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the service connects pet owners with a trained veterinary team during the evening hours when most clinics are closed — and when many pet health concerns tend to arise.
Unlike emergency animal hospitals, Blue Valley Animal Hospital's urgent care service is designed for conditions that require prompt attention but may not rise to the level of a full emergency — such as vomiting, diarrhea, ear infections, fever, lameness, wound care, and difficulty urinating. This distinction also means the service is considerably more affordable than emergency care, providing pet owners with a practical and accessible option when their pet isn't feeling well.
The clinic's urgent care offering is backed by advanced on-site diagnostics, including blood analysis with same-visit results, digital X-rays, and surgical capabilities for wound repair and foreign body removal. Medications are stocked in-house to support immediate treatment needs. For situations requiring a higher level of care, the team provides prompt referrals to trusted 24-hour emergency facilities — ensuring every patient receives the appropriate level of attention.
"We know pet health concerns don't follow a 9-to-5 schedule," said Dr. Ruth Rogers, Chief of Staff at Blue Valley Animal Hospital. "Our extended urgent care hours give families in Overland Park a trusted, familiar place to turn on weeknights — without the cost and stress of an emergency hospital visit. We want our clients to feel supported no matter when they need us."
Blue Valley Animal Hospital serves pet owners across Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Olathe, and the greater Johnson County area, offering a comprehensive range of veterinary services including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, radiology, cold laser therapy, and cardiology.

About Us
Blue Valley Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic located at 16200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66085, proudly serving pets and their families across Johnson County. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including urgent care, surgery, wellness exams, diagnostics, boarding, grooming, and specialized treatments. Urgent care hours run Monday–Thursday, 6:00–8:00 PM. To book an appointment or learn more, visit www.bluevalleyanimalhospital.net or call (913) 681-2818.